‘Incredible:’ Charlie Morton reflects on 18-year career after likely final appearance with BravesBy Canadian Press on September 28, 2025. ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Morton got a standing ovation after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings in what was potentially his final major league appearance during the Atlanta Braves’ season-ending 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The Braves announced on Thursday that Morton would start for the finale and be followed by Chris Sale. Abbott saying the Braves wanted him back for a week. Morton allowed two hits and no runs over and finished his outing by striking out Alexander Canario before Braves manager Brian Snitker pulled him.